Montes Theater Electives Semester 1 Final Quiz

What does "theater" refer to?

• A person who writes plays

• A place where live performances are presented

• The director of a production

• A type of dramatic performance

Who is a playwright?

• An actor who performs on stage

• A technician in charge of lighting

• The person who writes plays

• The audience member who critiques performances

What is the primary role of the director?

• To act as the main actor in the play

• To manage the production financial budget.

• To oversee the creative aspects of a film or theater production.
• To handle all marketing and promotional activities.

What is a cue?

• A signal for an actor or technician to take action

• A type of stage direction

• A moment of silence in a performance

• A piece of dialogue spoken by an actor

What are stage directions?

• Stage directions are the main dialogue of a play.
• Stage directions are the costumes worn by actors.
• Stage directions are the background music used in a performance.
• Stage directions are instructions in a script for actors and production.

Which term describes the area of the stage closest to the audience?

• stage left
• downstage
• upstage
• stage right

What does blocking refer to in theater?

• The script of the play

• The planned movement and positioning of actors

• The audience's reaction during the performance

• The lighting design for the stage

Audience etiquette includes:

• Talking to friends during a performance

• Using cell phones during the show

• Sitting quietly and respecting the performance

• Yelling at the actors on stage

What is dialogue?

• A signal for the lighting technician

• The actions performed by actors

• The spoken lines between characters

• The stage directions in a script

What does slating refer to?

• The introduction of oneself before a performance

• The process of rehearsing a scene

• A type of blocking

• The final performance of a play